For ages 2-5. Enjoy stories and music! Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start). Registration is not required.   

What have you been reading? We want to know! Join other book lovers for a lively discussion. Book Café is a perfect place to find your next great read or share what you have enjoyed. In person.Registration is required.

What have you been reading? We want to know! Join other book lovers for a lively discussion. Book Café is a perfect place to find your next great read or share what you have enjoyed. In person.Registration is required.

Join us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post as he talks about The Smithsonian National Gem Collection Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels.The Smithsonian’s Unearthed e...read more

I'm Your Man  (2021)1h 48m  Rated: R  Romantic Comedy/DramaGermanIn order to obtain research funds for her studies, a scientist accepts an offer to participate in an extraordinary experiment: for three weeks, she is to live with a humanoid robot, created to make her...read more

Let's embrace the festive spirit this holiday season by crafting a beautiful quilled snowflake ornament. Tools and materials will be provided by the library. This program will be held in person. Space is limited. Registration is required. For adults 18 and older.

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

For children ages 3-5. Books, music & lots of fun! This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time.   

Princeton Symphony Orchestra presents Holiday Chamber Brass. This event is offered in partnership with the Monroe Township Patrons of the Arts. Registration is not required.

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute Session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

Find out what’s inside a computer. For children ages 9 to 17.  For children ages 9 to 17.  This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time. 

Socialize with stitchers & crafters of all types and skill levels. Bring your own supplies. Drop in anytime between 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Room location will vary.

Drop by Studio M, the library's maker studio, to check out the equipment. Studio M has a 3D printer, Cricut Cutting Machine, Button Maker, Heat Press, Photo Scanner, and Portable Green Screens. Stop by today if you're working on a project, or just curious.

It's time again to bring some cheer to the children's department this winter now that the foliage outside is fallen.If you don't have time to stay all day,you can pick a small design to finish in an hour, or stay and make a big painting.No experience required. 

Make a moving bug that is powered by the sun. For children ages 9 to 17.  This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time. 

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.  

Join this instructor-led workshop to read, write, and discuss poetry. Registration is required. This is an in-person program.

Drop by Studio M, the library's maker studio, to check out the equipment. Studio M has a 3D printer, Cricut Cutting Machine, Button Maker, Heat Press, Photo Scanner, and Portable Green Screens. Stop by today if you're working on a project, or just curious. 

Come join your favorite Monroe Township educators while they read some of their favorite books to you! Desserts will be provided. Two reading sessions will be offered: 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. No registration required. 

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

Monroe Community Garden will be selling pure, local honey and holiday houseplants at low prices: Christmas Cactus, Night Blooming Orchids, Iris Lilies, Jade, Mother and Daughter, Aloe, Spider plants, and much more. Cash only.

Songs and fun for all ages. No registration required. 

This monthly Photography Club is open to township residents ages 12+ and welcomes all skill levels. No experience is necessary to join. Bring a camera (smart device is acceptable) and share your love of photography. Registration not required. Facilitated by local award-winning artist, Rochelle ...read more

Join us on the second Tuesday of the month for a fun, themed social hour. Designed for adults (ages 18+) with cognitive or developmental disabilities and their parent or caregiver. Registration is required and must be done in person by the parent or caregiver of the attendee. Please visit the M...read more

Enjoy open play with LEGOs. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start). Registration is not required. 

A warm and cozy vegetarian dish for chilly winter nights

For ages 8 & up. This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time.  

For ages 6-11. Calling all aspiring magicians! Watch and learn how to perform some awesome magic tricks! From card tricks to sleight of hand magic, learn how to dazzle an audience! Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (nu...read more

Pick up all the supplies needed (minus the scissors & glue) to make a fun craft project at home. While supplies last. 

A Caregiver Support Group meets at the Library monthly on the second Wednesday of the month.Please note that the July 10th session has been rescheduled to July 17th. We are sorry for any inconvenience. This group is intended for caregivers only; no solicitation and no distribution of promotional mat...read more

Join this small group, instructor-led workshop to improve your writing skills, give constructive criticism and get feedback on your work. Bring a typed copy of your work (1,500 words or less). Whether it is a complete short story or a piece of a larger project, be prepared to read your work to the g...read more

Beginner and experienced genealogists welcome to discuss research, share findings and resources.

Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him. The Night We Lost Him focuses on estranged siblings who discover their fat...read more

Experience a live performance of this holiday classic from the Golden Age of Radio. Presented by Classic Radio Road Show Players. Registration is required. 

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

Let's embrace the festive spirit this holiday season by crafting a beautiful quilled snowflake ornament. Tools and materials will be provided by the library. This program will be held in person. Space is limited. Registration is required. For adults 18 and older

Join this live stream event to make an easy appetizer- stuffed mushrooms with a classic breadcrumb stuffing! Register at app.librarychef.com.Library Chef is a unique culinary journey that offers you the chance to enhance your kitchen skills with expert-led classes, all from the comfort of your home....read more

Like Father, Like Son (2001)2h 1m  Not RatedPsychological Drama JapanRyota is a successful workaholic businessman. When he learns that his biological son was switched with another boy after birth, he faces the difficult decision to choose his true son or the boy he and his wife have r...read more

Each month, we pick a musician, listen to a couple of their songs, and read the lyrics. Then, we'll talk about what makes the writer and their music so timeless. Like a book discussion, but for music!February- Sam CookeMarch- Simon & GarfunkelApril- Aretha FranklinMay- Billy JoelJune- H...read more

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute Session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

Learn to make a unique Winter decoration using Tinkercad; a fun 3D modeling program that will let you express your creative side. Attendees will get a 3D printed version of their design the next week.  For children ages 9 to 17.  This event will run on a first come, first served basis. The...read more

The Friends of the Library Book Sale kicks off with a two-hour, evening Preview Sale. This event is open to all members of the general public with a $5 admission fee.Be among the first to browse all the amazing deals on gently-used books, pre-loved jewelry, and evenings bags before the main sal...read more

This virtual presentation will share information like analyzing score reports, how to qualify for National Merit, and how to use your PSAT scores as a launching point for SAT and ACT Prep. Hosted by the Princeton Review.Register Here

Our two-day book sale begins Friday, December 13 and continues through Saturday, December 14.Purchase gently-used books at bargain prices. Plus new and pre-loved jewelry and evening bags.

Join our modern romance book group. The book for December is TBA.This is a hybrid program. Join us via Zoom or in person.*Registration is required for in-person participation. Register to receive the Zoom link.

Drop by Studio M, the library's maker studio, to check out the equipment. Studio M has a 3D printer, Cricut Cutting Machine, Button Maker, Heat Press, Photo Scanner, and Portable Green Screens. Stop by today if you're working on a project, or just curious.

Come in and join us for some casual, non-competitive, rounds of the traditional Chinese Mahjong. There are no joker tiles or American mahjong cards used in this style of play. Brush up on your skills, work towards becoming a confident player, and meet fellow players of all levels. The...read more

Our two-day book sale begins Friday, December 13 and continues through Saturday, December 14.Purchase gently-used books at bargain prices. Plus new and pre-loved jewelry and evening bags.Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Monroe Township Library. 

Meraki Soaps

For ages 0-18 mo. Join us for your baby's first introduction to Story Time. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start). Registration is not required.   

Songs and fun for all ages. No registration required. 

For children ages 4 & up. Drop in to make a FREE button on Button Day! This event will run on a first come, first served basis. 

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.  

Drop by Studio M, the library's maker studio, to check out the equipment. Studio M has a 3D printer, Cricut Cutting Machine, Button Maker, Heat Press, Photo Scanner, and Portable Green Screens. Stop by today if you're working on a project, or just curious. 

This lecture performance focuses on the life and career of the iconic composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein.  Featured will be songs and arias from Broadway shows and operas such as West Side Story, Candide, Trouble in Tahiti, On the Town and others.  Songs will include "Maria"...read more

Students will bring their own projects on which to work – there is not a planned project; everyone will be working on their own.Students must take the Meet Your Sewing Machine class or have prior machine sewing knowledge to take this class. Ages 18 and over.

For children ages 6-9. This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time. 

For children ages 3-6. Snuggle up in your favorite PJs, and bring your favorite blanket or stuffed animal for a magical program of stories under the stars! Please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start). Registration is not required.  ...read more

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

The Christie Affair by Nina de GramontWhy would the world's most famous mystery writer disappear for eleven days? What makes a woman desperate enough to destroy another woman's marriage? How deeply can a person crave revenge?Join us in person or on Zoom. Registration is required. Regist...read more

Songs and fun for all ages. No registration required. 

Enjoy open play with LEGOs. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start). Registration is not required. 

Join this live stream event to discuss the ways we can be more mindful during the holidays. Register at app.librarychef.com.Library Chef is a unique culinary journey that offers you the chance to enhance your kitchen skills with expert-led classes, all from the comfort of your home.Features inc...read more

For ages 8 & up. This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time.  

For kids 4th to 8th grade. Discover the joy in volunteering, and connecting to your community! A volunteer group of young people grades 4-8 who plan and sponsor programs and activities for kids. To join, stop by the Library and fill out a Kids for Kids application. Registrat...read more

After honing their skills and using the revision tools learned in class, the Creative Writing Workshop Students at Monroe Library will read their art in an evening of stories. Facilitated by Creative Writing Workshop instructor Samantha Rasimowicz. In person. Registration is not required.

The January Board meeting will be held via zoom due to the inclement weather.Any members of the public wishing to attend the meeting can participate via phone. Please visit the Library's website for the meeting ID.

For ages 2-4. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start). Registration is not required. 

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

For ages 9-17. Come make a fun holiday craft! This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time.   

For children ages 3-5. Books, music & lots of fun! This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time.   

Looking for something to read or add to your reading list? Library staff presents and recommends a variety of titles pertaining to a different topic, both new and old titles.Themes: October 17 – Edgy Reads  November 21 - Family Stories - Thankful That's Not MY Family December 19 - Boo...read more

We meet on the fourth Thursday of the month to discuss two short stories, except in the case of November because of Thanksgiving. The group will meet the week before on Thursday, Novmber 21. This program is held in-person at the Library. *Registration is required.October 24, 2024We will discuss...read more

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute Session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

Using conductive metallic tape we’ll be making simple circuits on paper to craft a holiday card.  For children ages 9 to 17.  This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starti...read more

Students will bring their own projects on which to work – there is not a planned project; everyone will be working on their own.Students must take the Meet Your Sewing Machine class or have prior machine sewing knowledge to take this class. Ages 18 and over.

Socialize with stitchers & crafters of all types and skill levels. Bring your own supplies. Drop in anytime between 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Room location will vary.

Movers & Shakers, On the Move!For ages 2-5. Enjoy stories and music on the Bookmobile! Story Time will take place on the Bookmobile at Clover Lane, Monroe Place, Monroe NJ 08831Space is limited, registration is required online ahead of event.

Drop by Studio M, the library's maker studio, to check out the equipment. Studio M has a 3D printer, Cricut Cutting Machine, Button Maker, Heat Press, Photo Scanner, and Portable Green Screens. Stop by today if you're working on a project, or just curious.

Bundle Up Babe Boutique

Registration not required. In person.

Learn some basic sewing skills and make mittens and hats to be donated to a local charity. Volunteer hours given.

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.  

For ages 0-18 mo. Join us for your baby's first introduction to Story Time. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start). Registration is not required.   

For children 7 and up. A mischievous 8-year-old who's picked on by his older siblings and ignored by his parents would really rather be left alone—and that's exactly what happens when he gets accidentally left behind in a frenzied rush to the airport for a family vacation in Paris over...read more

For children ages 3 & up. As supplies last. 

Pick up all the supplies needed (minus the scissors & glue) to make a fun craft project at home. While supplies last. 

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute Session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

Have your own art creation turned into a jigsaw puzzle using sublimation technology. For children ages 9 to 17.  This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time. 

Drop by Studio M, the library's maker studio, to check out the equipment. Studio M has a 3D printer, Cricut Cutting Machine, Button Maker, Heat Press, Photo Scanner, and Portable Green Screens. Stop by today if you're working on a project, or just curious.

For ages 5 & up. Come play a few rounds of Bingo and win free books! This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time. 

January- Some Like it Hot- After two male musicians witness a mob hit, they flee with an all-female band while disguised as women. February- Akeelah and the Bee- A young girl from south Los Angeles tries to make it to the National Spelling BeeMarch- Modern Times- "The Tramp"...read more

For ages 2-5. Enjoy stories and music! Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start). Registration is not required.   

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.  

For children ages 5-7. This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time.

Drop by Studio M, the library's maker studio, to check out the equipment. Studio M has a 3D printer, Cricut Cutting Machine, Button Maker, Heat Press, Photo Scanner, and Portable Green Screens. Stop by today if you're working on a project, or just curious. 

Facetime and iMessage are two of the most popular communication apps available today. Join us as students from Monroe Township High School present how to use each app and their features to get you connecting with family and friends from just about anywhere!Registration is not required 

Pick up all the supplies needed (minus the scissors & glue) to make a fun craft project at home. While supplies last. 

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.